2017 Christmas & Winter markets, fairs and events in Germany

1 / 1Show Caption +Hide Caption –The Cologne Christmas Market will be open through Dec. 23, 2017. Every city, town or village in Germany has at least one Christmas Market (called Adventmarkt, Christkindlmarkt, Weihnachtsmarkt or Nikolausmarkt) some have even four or five. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Graphic)VIEW ORIGINAL

SCHINNEN, The Netherlands -- Every city, town or village in Germany has at least one Christmas Market (called Adventmarkt, Christkindlmarkt, Weihnachtsmarkt or Nikolausmarkt) some have even four or five. Many of them start in the weekend of Nov. 24 and close around Dec. 24. Here is a list of Christmas Markets and other events happening in Germany (events are listed by town in alphabetical order):

Affing
Dec. 9-10 & 15-17: The Christmas Market held at the castle court in Affing is considerate the most beautiful in Bavaria. Open: Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 to 8 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 8 p.m.

Ahrweiler
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 & 22-23: The Christmas Market in the old center of Ahrweiler is open on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays-Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Dec. 16 during the Mitternachtweihnachtmarkt the market is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.!

Aichach
Dec. 1-23: The traditional Christmas Market on Oberer Stadtplatz in the center is open Mondays-Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays, 2 to 9 p.m.

Bad Münstereifel
Dec. 1-23: An attractive Christmas Market is held in the middle of the timber-framed houses in the center of Bad Münstereifel. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 1 to 7 p.m.; Fridays-Sondays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bad Oeynhausen
Nov. 27-Dec. 30: The traditional Christmas Market in the center of Bad Oeynhausen is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Dec. 25.

Bad Wimpfen
Dec. 1-3, 8-10 & 15-17: A traditional Old German Christmas Market is held in the romantic surroundings of the historic center. Open: Fridays, 2 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Baden-Baden
Nov. 27-Dec. 30: Christmas Market in the center of Baden-Baden. Surrounded by the hills of the Black Forest, the picturesque backdrop of the Kurhaus and the Colonnades makes a visit to this traditional Christmas Market like strolling through a scene from a winter fairytale. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bernkastel-Kues
Nov. 24-Dec. 23: The Christmas Market in the center of Bernkastel-Kues is an absolute must to visit. The small streets in the town with its medieval timber-framed houses are a perfect background for this Christmas Market. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed: Nov. 26.

Biberach
Dec. 2-17: Christmas Market at one of the most beautiful medieval market squares in the South of Germany. Open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bielefeld
Nov. 23-Dec. 30: A large and attractive Christmas Market is held in the center of Bielefeld. Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed: Dec. 24-26.

Bitburg
Dec. 6-17: The Christmas Market "auf dem Spittel" in the center of Bitburg is open daily from noon to 7 p.m.

Blaubeuren
Dec. 2-3: A Winter Fairy Tale Market held around the well at the Abbey in Blaubeuren. Open: Dec. 2, 3 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bocholt
Nov. 28-Dec. 3: Nostalgic Christmas Market at Textilmuseum in Bocholt. No entrance fee. Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 1-23: The Christmas Market at Market Square in front of the historic Town Hall is open on weekdays from noon to 6 p.m. and in weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bochum
Nov. 23-Dec. 23: Christmas Market on the historic market square at the foot of the St. Paul Church in the center of Bochum and is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. and closed on Nov. 26.

Bremen
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: The Christmas Market around the historic Town Hall in the center of Bremen is very festive and romantic and has more than 160 stands. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
During the Maritime Christmas Market which is held on Weserpromenade "Schlachte", the ships at the quay are festive illuminated and form a unique setting for the market. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Burgsteinfurt
Dec. 8-10: Nikolaus Market at the historic Market Square in the center of the town. This traditional market is one of the oldest in Münsterland (Land of Münster). Open: Dec. 8, 9 a.m to 9 p.m.; Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cochem an der Mosel
Nov. 24-Dec. 17: Christmas Market with attractive stands along the River Mosel in Cochem. The majestic Reichsburg overlooking the market makes it all a perfect Christmas picture. Open: daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Nov. 26.

Cologne/ Köln
A Christmas Market in the Harbor is held Nov. 24-Dec. 23 around the Imhoff-Stollwerck-Chocolate Museum and Rheinauhafen. Open Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Nov. 26.
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Cologne has several Christmas Markets! In the center the Market at Neumarkt is open Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; at Alter Markt daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and around the Cathedral daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Although the market at Neumarkt is the oldest and most nostalgic, the market around the Cathedral is considered the most beautiful mainly because the imposing cathedral is such a great background.
A Christmas Village is located at Rudolfplatz and is open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cottbus
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: One of the most beautiful Christmas Market is in the center of Cottbus. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Düren
Nov. 23-Dec. 30: The Christmas Market in the center of Düren is beautifully illuminated and is open Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Market is closed on Nov. 26!

Düsseldorf
Nov. 23-Dec. 30: A romantic Nikolaus Market can be found on Market Square in the old historic center of Düsseldorf. Christmas Markets are also held at Stadtbrückchen (trendy), Schadowplatz (nostalgic); Heinrich-Heine-Platz; Flinger Strasse; Schadowstrasse and Königsallee in the center of Düsseldorf. Open Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Nov. 26 and Dec. 24-25.
Nov. 24-25 & Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17: Christmas Market in front of Castle Benrath on Benrather Schlossallee 100-106 in Düsseldorf is open on Fridays, 2 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Eging a. See
Nov. 17-19, 24-26 & Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17: The German-American Christmas Market at Pullman City on Ruberting 30 in Eging a. See is open on Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Essen
Nov. 23-Dec. 23: International Christmas Market in the center of Essen with about 260 stands and a beautiful 18 meter high Christmas tree. Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Nov. 26 the Market is open from 6 to 10 p.m.

Esslingen
Nov. 28-Dec. 22: Medieval and traditional Christmas Market held at several places in the center of town. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Ettlingen
Nov. 30-Dec. 28: The "Sternles" (little stars) Market at Market Square in front of the old Town Hall is open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed on Dec. 25.

Euskirchen
Nov. 24-Dec. 23: The Christmas Market on Gardebrunnenplatz and Klosterplatz in the center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Felsberg
Dec. 2-3: Christmas Market in the beautiful and romantic surroundings at Market square and on Ritterstrasse at the foot of the Castle in Felsberg. Open on Dec. 2, 2 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 3, noon to 6 p.m.

Guteneck
Nov. 25-26 & Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17: A romantic medieval Christmas Market is held at Schloss (castle) Guteneck in Guteneck. Count Burkhard Beissel van Gymnich and his family are opening the gates of their castle on these weekends and invite you to a journey into the romantic world of Christmas. The courtyard is filled with traveling entertainers as well as merchants and artists. Knights and farmers will roam around the courtyard or just stand around the big fires. Countless demonstrations of medieval craftsmanship as well as jugglers, musicians and magicians provide outstanding entertainment. The castle itself will be open also. Open: Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entry: Fridays, €4; Saturdays, €5; Sundays, €6; children 11 and younger -- free entrance.

Hamburg
A large city as Hamburg has of course many Christmas Markets. Following are just a few.
Nov. 23-Dec. 29: A small but very attractive Christmas Market is located on the picturesque Rathausplatz in Hamburg- Harburg. Open: Daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 8 p.m.; Dec. 26, 1 to 8 p.m. Closed Dec. 24-25.
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Historic Christmas Market at square in front of Town Hall. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A pleasant Christmas Market can be found on Fleetinsel in the center. Open: daily noon to 9 p.m.
Christmas Market on Ottenser Hauptstrasse in Hamburg-Ottensen. Open: Mondays-Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 8 p.m.
Nov. 27-Dec. 30: The oldest Christmas Market in Hamburg is located on Bergedorfer Schlossstrasse and in the castle park in Hamburg-Bergedorf. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Dec. 25-26.
The Hanseatic Christmas Market at Gänsemarkt is opened on Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Christmas Market at Jungfernstieg is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed on Dec. 24 and 25.

Hameln
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Christmas Market in the old city of Hameln. The city's several timber houses and elegant historic buildings are the perfect background for this event. The market is known as one of northern Germany's most beautiful. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Hanau
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: It is obvious that in the hometown of the Brothers Grimm the Christmas Market on Marktplatz in the center is like a fairytale. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Indoor Christmas Market at the Town Hall on Rathausplatz. Open: Mondays-Fridays, 1 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dec. 1-3: Christmas Market at Steinheimer Schlosshof (Castle court) on Schlossstrass. Open: Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 3 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m.
Dec. 2-3: Christmas Market around Reinhardskirche (church) and in Castellstrasse in Hanau-Kesselstadt. Open: Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hannover
Nov. 29-Dec. 22: Christmas Market in the old and historic center of Hannover around Marktkirche and on Lister Meile. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 29-Dec. 29: Christmas Market at Hauptbahnhof (Train Station) is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Decd. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Dec. 25.

Hattingen
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: A nostalgic Christmas Market is held around the beautiful St-George Church in the center of the town. Open daily noon to 8 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m.

Heidelberg
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: A Christmas Market is held at several locations (among them Karlsplatz, Kornmarkt, Marktplatz, Universitätsplatz, Anatomiegarten and Bismarckplatz) in Heidelberg. With the castle as background the whole scene must be beautiful! Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24: Christmas Market in the inner court of Abbey Neuburg, Stiftweg 4. Open: Fridays, 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Heilbronn
Nov. 28-Dec. 21: Christmas Market with lots of attractions and entertainment on Markplatz, Kiliansplatz and Sülmerstrasse in the center of Heilbronn. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Heinsberg
Nov. 23-Jan. 3: The Christmas Market held in the center of Heinsberg is daily open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Dec. 25 & 31.

Hellenthal
Dec. 2-3: An attractive and romantic Christmas Market is held at Castle Reifferscheidt near Hellenthal in the Eifel. Hellenthal and its castle are a beautiful sight and a traditional picture for Christmas. Open: Dec. 2, 2 to 10 p.m. and Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Iserlohn
Nov. 27-Dec. 24: A fairy-tale Christmas Market is held at Alter Rathausplatz in the center of Iserlohn and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 1-3 & 8-10: The Christmas Market at the historic Manufactory estate Maste-Barendorf near the town of Iserlohn is a colorful combination of art, ceramics, jewelry, china and old crafts. Open: noon to 8 p.m.
Dec. 8-10 & 15-17: Christmas Market in the Park in front of the historic walls of Haus Letmathe. Open: Fridays, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 2 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m.

Jena
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: Christmas Market at Market Square in the historic center of town. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Karlsruhe
Nov. 28-Dec. 22: Medieval Christmas Market with lots of actors and acrobats held in front of the Karlsburg (castle) in Karlsruhe-Durlach. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 28-Dec. 23: Another Christmas Market is located at Friedrichsplatz in the center of town. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Kempen
Dec. 2-3, 9-10 & 16-17: Christmas Market held within the historic walls of the small town of Kempen. Open: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kiel
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: The charming Christmas Market at Holstenplatz and Asmus-Bremer-Platz in the center of Kiel is daily opened from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Both the smaller Christmas Market is on Bernhard-Minetti-Platz and the Nordic Christmas Market at Rathausplatz in the center are daily open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Kitzingen
Dec. 8-10: A Christmas Village is located at Platz der Partnerstädte in front of the church in the center of town. Open on Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 to 8 p.m.

Lauscha
Dec. 2-3 & 9-10: Christmas Market in the center of Lauscha, Thüringen. Lauscha is a glassblower village and home to the glass Christmas decorations and the market is called "Kugelmarkt". Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Leipzig
Nov. 28-Dec. 23: Christmas Market in the center of Leipzig. The tradition of the Christmas Market in Leipzig goes back to 1767. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ludwigsburg
Nov. 23-Dec. 22: Baroque Christmas Market in the center of Ludwigsburg. The market square surrounded by arcades in the heart of the town is in the weeks before Christmas transformed into a winter paradise. The aromas; the handicrafts on show at the more than 160 festively illuminated stands and the supporting program accompanying the baroque decoration of basketwork figures make this market simply unforgettable. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mainz
Nov. 30-Dec. 23: Christmas Fair around the Cathedral in the center of Mainz. The historic market square in Mainz is during this period a blaze of lights. The air is scented with a mixture of roasted almonds, gingerbread, hot chestnuts and mulled wine. Against the imposing background of the over thousand year old St. Martin Cathedral visitors will find an enchanted market where the stress and hectic of everyday life can be forgotten. A must to see is the hand-carved nativity scene in front of the Romanesque St. Gotthard's chapel. The life-sized figures are very impressive. Also made of wood, but much larger, is the eleven meter high (36') high Christmas pyramid in the center of Höfchen square which apart from the typical figures as an angel and Santa Claus has also figurines representing Mainz' history, such as Gutenberg and the Roman Drusus. Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mannheim
Nov. 29-Dec. 23: The Christmas Market around Wasserturm and on Friedrichsplatz in the center of Mannheim is pure nostalgia. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Marburg an der Lahn
Dec. 1-23: Christmas Market in the center of town around Elisabethkirche. Open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 8 p.m.

Merode
Nov. 23-25, Nov. 29-Dec. 3 & Dec. 6-10, 13-17, 20-23: The Prince and Princess von Merode will open the Castle Merode again this year for a romantic and traditional Christmas Market. The market is open on Wednesdays-Thursdays, 2 to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 2 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 to 10 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 8 p.m. Entry on Wednesdays-Fridays is €7 and on Saturdays-Sundays €8; children (6-16) €2. To get to Castle Merode follow the A4 (Köln/Aachen); exit Eschweiler-Ost and follow signs Weisweiler and Langerwehe. Then get on B264 direction Düren until sign Merode.

Meschede
Dec. 2-3: Traditional Christmas Market in the beautiful surroundings of the Abbey Köningsmünster in Meschede is open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mettmann
Dec. 1-17: Christmas Market at Market Square around the St. Lambertus Church in the center of town. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 4 to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 10 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 9 p.m.

Mönchengladbach
Nov. 25-Dec. 30: Christmas Market on Alter Markt is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Nov. 22, 6 to 10 p.m.; Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Dec. 25-26.
Nov. 27-Dec. 31: The Christmas Market at Hindenburgstrasse in the center is daily open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. but closed on Dec. 25-26.
Dec. 9-10: Christmas Art & Crafts Market at Castle Rheydt Museum on Schlossstrasse 508. Open both days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry: €5.

Monheim am Rhein
Dec. 9-10: A Nicolaus Market is held from Baumberger Dorfplatz up to the parking area on von-Ketteler-Strasse and has lots of amusement and activities to offer. Open: Dec. 9, 3 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 15-17: Christmas Market in the old center of town. Open: Dec. 15, 5 to 10 p.m.; Dec. 16, 3 to 10 p.m. and Dec. 17, 1 to 7 p.m.

München
This large city and capital of Bavaria has of course many Christmas Markets. Following are just a few:
Nov. 23-Dec. 22: Christmas Market at Kaiserhof Münchener Residenz on Odeonsplatz is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Dec. 22, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 25-26 & Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17: Christmas Market at Schererplatz open on Saturdays-Sundays 1 to 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Christmas Market at Sendlinger-Tor-Platz, open daily 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: A Medieval Winter and Christmas Fair is held at Wittelsbacher Platz (square) and has lots of entertainment, open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 27-Dec. 24: Münchner Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) is at several locations in the center of München. The largest and most famous is the Christmas Market on Marienplatz around the Town Hall. Open: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dec. 1-24: The Christmas Market at Forum Münchner Freiheit is open weekdays from noon to 8:30 p.m.; weekends, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Münster
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Christmas Market in the center of Münster. In the festive illuminated surroundings of the historic inner city visitors will find several Christmas Markets with more than 250 stands. Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Neubrandenburg
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: 'Weberglockenmarkt' (Christmas Market) in the weaver guilds home of Neubrandenburg. Neubrandenburg is an old city with most of its historic walls and gates still intact. The market has besides the many traditional stands also entertainment, rides, attractions and more. Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: Christmas Market in the attractive center of Neustadt an der Weinstrasse. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 1-3, 8-10 & 15-17: A special Christmas Market with all kind of culinary specialties from several European regions and named "Kunigundenmarkt" is held at Barbarossa-Hof, Michel'sche Hof and other farmhouses in the historic old center. Open: Fridays, 3 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Neuwied
Nov. 23-Dec. 23: The Christmas Market on Luisenplatz in the center of Neuwied is named: "Knuspermarkt" and is open on Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dec. 2-3: The Christmas Market held in the picturesque surroundings at Schlosshof on Schlossstrasse in Neuwied-Engers is open on Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nürnberg
Dec. 1-24: One of the best known and most famous Christmas Market is located around the Frauenkirche in the center of Nürnberg. Open: daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oberhausen
Nov. 16-Dec. 23: Christmas Market in and around Europe's largest mall in Oberhausen. Open: Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Nov. 26, 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 23, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 21-Dec. 23: Christmas Forest. A unique event can be found at the Altmarkt in the center of Oberhausen. The square is changed into a magical fir forest with stands and other attractions such as culinary specialties and a children's train. Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.

Öhringen
Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17: Christmas Market in the center and the castle court with besides the traditional stands also a steam train which stops at Fairy-like stations. Open on Fridays, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 8 p.m.

Oldenburg
Nov. 28-Dec. 22: The Christmas Market in the center of Oldenburg is called "Lambertimarkt" because it is located between the old city hall and the venerable St. Lamberti Church, one of the most beautiful in northern Germany. Arts and crafts, toys and Christmas decorations are just a few samples of what the stand holders have to offer. The brilliant lights complete the festive and romantic atmosphere. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Pforzheim
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: The Christmas Market at Market Square and center is open Mondays-Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pirmasens
Nov. 24-Dec. 23: The small but attractive Christmas Market (named here "Belznickelmarkt") is held on Schlossplatz and is open Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 7 p.m.

Regensburg
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Christmas Market in the beautiful old center of Regensburg at Neupfarrplatz. Open: Sundays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The traditional Christmas Market at Katharinenspital in Stadtamhof is open weekdays, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 29-Dec. 23: Romantic Christmas Market at the court of Castle Thurn and Taxis. Open: Sundays-Wednesdays, noon to 10 p.m.; Thursdays-Saturdays, noon to 11 p.m. Entry on weekdays: €6.50 and in weekends €8.50; children €2.
Dec. 1-23: The Lucrezia Christmas Market is held by artists displaying their works of art at Haidplatz and Kohlenmarkt daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Remagen
Dec. 9-10: Nikolausmarkt in several areas of town. Open: Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Medieval Christmas Market around the Town Hall in the center is both days open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rostock
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: Christmas Market in Rostock. Once a year, the twinkling glitter that leads up to Christmas, glows along the River Warnow and the Baltic Sea and transforms the historic city center into the largest and one of the most gorgeous Christmas Markets in Northern Germany. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Dec. 1-23: Christmas Market (Reiterlesmarkt) in the center of beautiful medieval and romantic Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Interesting in Rothenburg is the German Christmas Museum which effectively bridges Christmas history from the 4th to the 20th century offering visitors a fascinating view of the historical development of Christmas celebrations. A visit to Kathe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village is an absolute must! It offers its international clientele an enormous selection of traditional German Christmas decorations in a unique and festive ambient.

Rüdesheim am Rhein
Nov. 23-Dec. 23: The Christmas Market of Nations is held in the historic and romantic old quarters of Rüdesheim. During this special Christmas Market 16 nations will present their Christmas customs and traditions in about 125 stands while Europe's largest nativity scene with lie-sizes figures can be found at the Market Square. The city of wine and dine has lots more to offer and is certainly worth a visit! Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Soest
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: Christmas Market in the old and majestic center of the historic town of Soest. Open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Food stands are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Stolberg
Nov. 24-26 & Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-23: The Christmas Market at and around the Castle is open only on Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.
Nov. 24-Dec. 23: Christmas Market at Kaiserplatz in the center of Stolberg is open Sundays-Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m.

Stuttgart
Nov. 29-Dec. 23: Christmas Market in the center of Stuttgart. The festive illuminated town center looks like a medieval city with the old castle, towers, cathedral and new castle. Open: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tegernsee
Dec. 2-3, 9-10 & 16-17: Christmas Market in the former Abbey on Schlossplatz. Open all days from 2 to 7 p.m.

Trier
Nov. 27-Dec. 22: Enchanting Christmas Market at the medieval market square around the imposing cathedral in the center of Trier. Trier is Germany's oldest city, founded more than 2000 years ago and showing lots of Roman culture. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tübingen
Dec. 15-17: The majority of stand holders at the Christmas Market in the beautiful old city center of Tübingen sell homemade articles and goodies. Open: Dec. 15-16, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wassenberg
Dec. 16-17: Attractive Christmas Market held in the romantic and historic town center. Open: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Weimar
Nov. 28-Jan. 6: A nostalgic and romantic Christmas Market is held in the center of the famous poet Goethe's birthplace Weimar. Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Closed on Dec. 24-25 & Jan. 1.

Wiesbaden
Nov. 28-Dec. 23: Twinkling Star Market (Sternschnuppenmarkt) at Schlossplatz in Wiesbaden. The idyllic square with the historic city palace is the perfect location for this Christmas Market. Four entry gates, decorated with the golden lilies of the city's coat of arms lend access to this quaint fairytale scenery. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 9 p.m.

Wilhelmshaven
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Christmas Market at the Seashore on Valoisplatz in the center of this old harbor city. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wismar
Nov. 27-Dec. 21: Nostalgic and traditional Christmas Market on the historic Market Square in the center of the Hanseatic Town of Wismar. Open: Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Worms
Nov. 27-Dec. 23: Christmas Market at Obermarkt in the old historic city of Worms. Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wülfrath
Dec. 1-10: The traditional Christmas Market at the historic church square in Wülfrath is named Herzog-Wilhelm-Markt and was already mentioned in the year 1578. Open: Mondays-Thursdays, 4 to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3, noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 to 9 p.m.

Würzburg
Dec. 1-23: Christmas Market is held on Oberer & Unterer Markt (lower & higher market square) in the center of Würzburg. A Christmas Art Market can be found at the inner court of the old Ratskeller on Domstrasse. Open: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Xanten
Nov. 24-Dec. 22: Exclusive Christmas Market at Marktplatz in the center of Xanten. Open daily from noon to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 9 p.m. and Nov. 26, 6 to 8 p.m.
Dec. 9-10: Small but cozy Christmas Art Market in the Town Hall. Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.